Aubrey Richards

Aubrey Richards (6 June 1920 – 29 May 2000) was a Welsh-born actor who appeared in numerous many film and television productions over a 40-year period, often portraying professors.

Aubrey Richards
In Gideon's Way, 1964
Born
John Aubrey Richards

(1920-06-06)6 June 1920
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Died29 May 2000(2000-05-29) (aged 79)
Barnet, London, England, UK
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Diana Boddington

He began his acting career in repertory theatre. His films included The Ipcress File (1965), It! (1967), The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970), Under Milk Wood, Endless Night and Savage Messiah (all 1972).[1] On television he had a major role as Samuel Evans in Carrie's War (1974), and recurring roles in How Green Was My Valley (1975–76), as Mr. Elias, and in Emergency-Ward 10. He also featured as Professor Parry in the Doctor Who adventure The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967).

Richards was married to the distinguished stage manager Diana Boddington and they had two children.[2]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1949The Last Days of DolwynEllis
1957Time Without PityPrison Gatekeeper
1965The Ipcress FileDr. Radcliffe
1967It!Prof. Weal
1970The Man Who Haunted HimselfResearch Scientist
1972Under Milk WoodRev. Eli Jenkins
1972Savage MessiahMayor
1972Endless NightDr. George Philpott
1989Twice UnderUncredited

References
  1. http://www.film4.com/filmographies/article/aubrey-richards%5B%5D Aubrey Richards at Film4. retrieved 23 August 2012
  2. Hare, David (21 January 2002). "Diana Boddington". The Guardian.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.